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The fact that there was a time a few years back that allowed the use of red fuel for road use for a shortage interval is a substantial defense point. For a $1000 fine, I'd get a lawyer. I've fought these sorts of MV grey area things before and won. Several ways.

What you do is change the law. Sometimes the law supports you in ways you don't expect. The FMCSA folks are VERY clear, our trucks are NOT commercial by virtue of size. It is the use that makes them commercial. I do believe there was a change concerning Recreationally used MVs....though I cannot...

Also of note, during the 2005 fuel shortage, dyed fuel was for a while legal to be used in ROAD fuel uses. IRS Waives Diesel Fuel Penalty Due to Hurricane Katrina Some dye will remain in the fuel system. Challenge them on the percentage.

If I get a cop wanting to check my fuel. I'm going to ask for probable cause AND if he has a warrant. I'm not driving a commercial vehicle. There is no "license" to be checked and if he wants to conduct a criminal investigation on a private citizen then I'm going to stand my ground. IFTA is...

Good show Derrick. Thanks!

No problem thats what this Brain Trust is good for. [thumbzup] The design is meant to have a LOT of flex and it's a good and practical design. Just a bit old. There's a reason these things rattle and bang when you go over bumps though.

TexAndy, crawl under there and LOOK at the bits and what sits where. The three dog-bones attach the axles to the trunnion for alignment purposes BUT they have flex. In the three link arrangement the springs JSUT provide support and balance. The whole set can pivot under the center trunnion...

Autocar's post of his customized M871 got me looking at these for our WWII collector's groups transport needs. I have a question about the compatibility of the M871 and the Military 5 tons. The M871A2 manual (TM 9-2330-386-14&Plists this as a factor: Any Idea what sets the M871A2s apart...

Out of curiosity, does anyone have any 1100x20 tires? I could use 4 as the tires on my M35 are getting a bit shallow. I'm not to the wear bars yet but close.

Shim it.

10,000lbs To and from PA twice now. There and Back up/down I85/I77/I81/Turnpike And there and back on I85/I95/Turnpike. No problems either time. Multiple trips while up there around the PA area.

I put Hydraulic Fluid in "mine" after doing a piston seal rebuild. (belongs to a friend but I'm babysitting it while he's in Europe for a few years)

AugDog, Me and my group of Re-enactors/Collectors have imported a few vehicles. You'll need a BATF Form 6 for the importation of an implement of war (which an armored vehicle is). I can get you in touch with the fellow in the group that handled most of the import mess.

Is it? Ther'eve been a few of these already and I've seen nothing from the Gov'ment types so far. There has to be a "save the children" movement usually first. :roll:

Anyone seen Clinto?

For the record, unless I was pulling a load that was very small compared to the deuce, I'd not go without brakes over any substantial distance (around a yard or lot) or at any substantial speed (more than low 1st).

I can bring one of the military tent lighting kits.

On the flip side, I can say that a properly setup deuce with a well connected trailer and good braking system (adjusted brakes, fresh pads well anchored load) works quite well on up to 10,000 lbs on a deuce. I've had my truck and trailer combo right at 26,200 lbs gross combined weight and it...

I think that's a kitbash.

Sorry Walter, it's a Coyote TSV, not a Couger, I miss typed that. See here: Supacat's new 'Coyote' launched at DVD - Supacat Pretty nifty stowage eh?